Akaash Singh: Bring Back Apu

This is a short stand-up special made by a comedian I have ever never heard of before talking about a lot of things. Apu isn't quite the focus. It's just the title. Well, a lot of stand-up specials about titles about single stuff. This is a comedian who's very funny and is heavily against political correctness. I haven't seen that many Indian comedians.

He talks a lot about race. I'm glad he tells his audience it's okay to laugh at his material. He makes fun of both white and Indian people! I can understand how someone in a racial minority in this country would have different material. It's unique and we get some edgy jokes with Harvey Weinstein too. Most importantly, he mentions how "The Problem With Apu" was made by Indian-American millionaires complaining about being made fun of by a cartoon character.

He mentions the importance of how everyone is made fun of in childhood! Every bully will find some flaw with you to make fun of, making me remember that the majority are mocked by bullies too. I just found it strange that since Germany was defeated, the United States has attacked Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, Vietnam, Yemen and Yugosalvia, but not India. Where's representation from those 27 other countries? I'm glad he acknowledges how bad life can get in India. The best part might even be the last minute, where he mentions that foreigners shouldn't be treated better than anyone else, as that is true equality. ****

It's so hacky to do the anti-woke thing for a whole special. In addition to having a manufactured voice that could best be described as grating, this Andrew Schulz sycophant provides no interesting insight or fresh perspective on the subjects covered. Akaash's stand up is what happens you exist only in the pod casting bro world and all the same unfunny people tell each other the same unfunny jokes. His delivery does zero favors as well. He often pauses after "edgy" jokes, except that no one's shocked they're just confused at what he chose as his punchline. It's only 20 minutes, and free on YouTube but it's still not worth anyones time or money.

Easily one of the best "edgy" comedians I have watched in a long time. Being able to have playful banter with your audience without coming off too strong or fake is a rare skill these days, and Akaash manages this perfectly.

His jokes about present day issues and politics are actually funny and in my opinion is one of the best at this form of joke style. In my opinion it is a refreshing take compared to what most comedians do and tell a story from their past.

Comparing him to someone like Dave Chappell, I find Chappell to come off extreamly strong, but the edgy joke style is similar to that of Akaash. I would say if you are into the sort of edgy jokes that Chappell does, but maybe want a more easy to digest, and in my opinion more funny form of comedy, then try Akaash out, it might surprise you.

If you strongly dont like edgy or anti-woke comedy, probably best to find something else.